‘Typische genderidentiteit bij jongvolwassenen en de gendertypische druk die zij ontvangen’.

Abstract

The current study examined to what extent the degree of pressure to behave gender-typical from the environment and oneself is related to the degree to which young adults have a typical gender identity and whether this relationship was different in men and women. In addition, we assessed which gender-typical pressure (from oneself, from parents or from friends) was most strongly related to the degree to which young adults had a typical gender identity. Participants included 390 students between 18-25 years-old. Dutch students were selected from different study levels: MBO, HBO and WO. The data was collected through an online survey. Results of regression analyses revealed that the association between gender typical pressure from oneself and a typical gender identity were not significant. The results showed high levels of pressure to behave gender-typical from parents and from friends regarding a more typical gender identity. These were both significant for both women and men. The current study shows that the information obtained from the study of literature does not appear to be completely in keeping with the information obtained from the research. The results shows that gender-typical pressure from parents is the most important factor regarding a typical gender identity, which we did not expected. Because parents play a crucial role in developing a typical gender identity, there should be focused on education about this subject. The research ensures that the attitude of owning a typical gender identity should be adjusted and should be left open for new developments and theories. Therefore we recommend more research about owning a typical gender identity in young adults.